Saudi Arabia to Host WrestleMania 43 in Historic First Outside North America

In a groundbreaking move for sports entertainment, WWE has officially announced that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the iconic event will take place outside of North America since its inception in 1985.

The announcement was made by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, who confirmed that the historic edition of WrestleMania will be part of Riyadh Season 2027, Saudi Arabia’s annual mega entertainment and cultural festival. The move underscores WWE’s continued global expansion and its deepening partnership with Saudi Arabia as part of the Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the Kingdom’s economy through entertainment and tourism.

Often dubbed the "Super Bowl of professional wrestling," WrestleMania is WWE’s largest and most prestigious annual event, bringing together the biggest stars, championship matches, and long-running storylines in a blockbuster finale. The spectacle has grown beyond the ring to become a global pop culture phenomenon, featuring celebrity appearances, musical performances, and attracting fans from around the world.

Hosting WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia represents a monumental shift for WWE and a milestone for Middle Eastern fans who will, for the first time, get to experience the grandeur of WrestleMania on their home turf. It’s expected that the event will draw tens of thousands of live attendees and millions of global viewers, further solidifying Riyadh’s role as a rising global hub for live events and entertainment.

While WWE has held several pay-per-view events in Saudi Arabia since 2018, including Crown Jewel and Super ShowDown, this will be the first time the company’s flagship event is brought overseas an ambitious move that signals WWE’s confidence in the region's growing fanbase and infrastructure.

As the road to WrestleMania 43 begins, fans around the world will be watching closely, eager to see how this historic international edition reshapes the legacy of wrestling’s biggest night.